During the inspections, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) leaders will require a clear demonstration of law compliance by inspected businesses.

The inspection teams will look into making reports on environmental impacts or commitment to environmental protection, the implementation of contents mentioned in the reports and commitment, environmental protection measures once projects are put into operation, and the declaration and payment of fees for environmental protection.

In regard to water resources, the inspections will check the compiling of dossiers to ask for licences for exploring, exploiting and use of water resources, and releasing wastewater into environment; the compliance to regulations in the licences and other related rules.

MoNRE has called for the 23 cities and provinces to assign local officials to the inspection teams. — VNS